How to create a phone number on ipad

Q: How do I get a phone number for my iPad?

Ipads dont have phone numbers. They dont make phone calls. They only connect to the data channels.

You need to answer a phone call, but your iPhone isn’t within reach. With a feature called iPhone Cellular Calls, you can answer that call on a nearby iPad or Mac. It's part of Apple's Continuity system, which is designed to sync and share certain capabilities across iOS, iPadOS, Apple Watch, and Mac, and also includes Handoff and Universal Clipboard. Here's how to set up the feature so you can start making and taking calls without touching your phone.

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System Requirements
Allow Calls on Other Devices
How do I get a phone number for my iPad?
Does iPad have separate phone number?

System Requirements

Your iPhone must be running iOS 8.1 or later and be activated with a carrier, while your iPad must have at least iOS 8 or iPadOS. Your Mac must be on OS X Yosemite or later. If you have a Mac mini or Mac Pro, it must also have an external microphone or headset to use this feature.

Each device must be signed into iCloud and FaceTime using the same Apple ID. They must also have Wi-Fi enabled and be connected to the same network using either Wi-Fi or Ethernet.

Allow Calls on Other Devices

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How do I get a phone number for my iPad?

Ipads don't have phone numbers. They don't make phone calls. They only connect to the data channels.

Does iPad have separate phone number?

An iPad does not have its own phone number. The number you may be referring to is not a regular "phone number". The phone number associated with a cellular data service account on an iPad is used by the carrier for billing purposes.